QuikClot EMS 4×4 Hemostatic Gauze Pad

Field Brief

QuikClot® EMS 4×4 Dressing — Kaolin Hemostatic Gauze Pad  

Overview
Bleeding control is the first priority in trauma care. Even relatively small wounds can bleed persistently if direct pressure alone is not enough to stop the flow. Hemostatic dressings are designed to support the body’s natural clotting process while providing a surface for pressure and absorption.

The QuikClot® EMS 4×4 Dressing is a kaolin-impregnated gauze pad designed to help control external bleeding. The dressing uses a soft, hydrophilic nonwoven gauze that absorbs blood while the kaolin mineral accelerates the body’s natural clotting cascade. Compact and easy to deploy, this format is well suited for treating smaller wounds or supplementing larger bleeding control interventions.

How It Works
This dressing combines a traditional gauze pad with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that activates the body’s clotting cascade when it contacts blood. As the dressing absorbs blood and direct pressure is applied, the kaolin promotes faster clot formation at the wound site.

The 4-ply nonwoven hydrophilic gauze absorbs fluid while maintaining contact with the tissue surface. Unlike some older hemostatic agents, kaolin works without generating heat and does not rely on animal or human proteins. The dressing is packaged in an easy-to-tear pouch to allow rapid access and application during emergency care.

Key Benefits

• Kaolin-impregnated gauze supports rapid activation of the body’s clotting cascade
• 4-ply hydrophilic gauze absorbs blood while maintaining compression
• No exothermic reaction during use
• Does not contain animal or human proteins
• Compact 4×4 format integrates easily into trauma kits
• Easy-to-tear packaging supports rapid deployment

Recommended Applications

• Individual first aid kits (IFAKs)
• Vehicle trauma kits
• Range bags and field medical kits
• Workplace bleeding control kits
• Supplemental bleeding control in larger trauma kits
• Home emergency preparedness kits

Why This Product
Standard gauze can absorb blood and support pressure, but hemostatic gauze enhances bleeding control by accelerating the body’s clotting response. This added capability can help stop bleeding more quickly, especially when treating wounds where pressure alone is slow to control bleeding.

The QuikClot EMS 4×4 Dressing provides this capability in a compact pad format that is easy to carry and simple to apply. Because kaolin works by activating the body’s natural clotting cascade without producing heat or relying on biological proteins, the dressing provides reliable hemostatic performance while maintaining a familiar gauze handling profile. For trauma kits focused on bleeding control capability, hemostatic dressings are a valuable upgrade over standard gauze.

Specifications

Dimensions: 4″ × 4″
Construction: 4-ply nonwoven hydrophilic gauze
Hemostatic Agent: Kaolin mineral
Packaging: Easy-tear sterile pouch
Brand: QuikClot® EMS